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Chrysoberyl
Chrysoberyl

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Chrysoberyl and Willemite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.69-3.813.89-4.18
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect

Mohs Hardness

8.55.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

BeAl 2 O 4
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoberyl and Willemite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chrysoberyl and Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrysoberyl and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrysoberyl and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrysoberyl and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrysoberyl is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.